I Go to the High Seas for Fishing But Get Hunted by an Aircraft Carrier-Chapter 775: Cannot Pay Out of Pocket

"So basically, you’re saying that I should take responsibility for this money, or the company should, but no, no, this absolutely won’t do. This is my personal matter, how could it be like this? Put this away, I appreciate the gesture."

Ye Chen quickly realized this was an offer of money, but how could he possibly take his money at a time like this?

Besides, it was originally because of Anying’s issues that all this started, and Ye Chen had never thought that so many entanglements with our company would arise.

The sudden occurrence of this event had already made him feel extremely guilty, and now, to have him bear this burden, indeed, it was something Ye Chen found hard to accept in his heart.

"Big Brother Ye Chen, I think you’ve misunderstood. This money isn’t the company’s at all, it’s from my personal account. So, although it’s a personal initiative and has nothing to do with you or the company, don’t worry, I wouldn’t take advantage of the company like that."

"That person’s money is even more out of the question. How could we let you foot the bill? Don’t worry, I have ways to solve this."

"Why can’t I foot the bill? And, if it weren’t for delays due to certain company matters, these things might not have happened. So, in some ways, it’s related to me. Besides, you’re here to help me, aren’t you? Therefore, I think I should be the one to pay."

"Heh, there’s no need. I’m not in such a dire situation, and besides, I still have some money of my own. I think taking care of this won’t be a big problem. You don’t need to worry, just take the money back."

"Big Brother Ye Chen, what do you mean by this? Are you looking down on me? I may be useless in everything else, but the one thing I can provide is this money. So, I hope you can accept it."

For some reason, Guo Hongyu’s expression was very solemn while saying this.

Ye Chen could see from his face a trace of maturity and solemnity.

Clearly, he was wholeheartedly doing this for him, and Ye Chen believed that if he kept refusing, it would not be bearable for Guo Hongyu given his mental strength.

Since the conversation had reached this point, for Ye Chen to continue to directly refuse would indeed be quite hurtful to Guo Hongyu. Weighing the consequences, Ye Chen could only temporarily accept the money.

However, he had not considered using this money. For now, he would just keep it, and when the time was right, he would naturally return the amount to Guo Hongyu. After all, it was an external source of money that Ye Chen would never easily accept.

"Alright then, since you’re so insistent, I shall humbly comply. I’ll temporarily accept the money, but if I end up not needing it, then I must return it to you. Will that be acceptable?"

"Just keep it. How could it possibly go unused? Those people seem ferocious, but in reality, they just want some money. So, as long as money can solve the problem, I think it’s not a big deal."

With that said, Ye Chen nodded, then folded the check and casually placed it in his pocket.

"Alright, so that’s settled for now, and for my matters here, I’ll leave them to the old man for now. There are also other things outside that I need to take care of, so you head back early tonight."

"Do I need to go back now? There are so many documents I haven’t reviewed yet; I was planning to finish them. By then, it will be almost dawn, so I might as well just stay overnight."

"No, you should go. Today, the old man mentioned to me that you’ve been distracted these past few days and haven’t been focused on your work."

"Heh, isn’t that because of you? It’s always been on my mind, and that’s why there’s a stack of documents. If I hadn’t known you were coming back tonight, I probably wouldn’t have touched them. Right now, every department is actually waiting for all of this."

"That’s not acceptable. As the chairman of a company, you can’t just because of one thing put yourself in this situation. It’s actually a big influence on the future development of the company’s business, and you can’t be in this state; you have to adjust."

"I know, and I understand that. But isn’t it key to actually adjust my mindset? Do you think that will be so simple? So, even if I want to do it, it will take some time to gradually change."

"Yes, maybe time can easily change everything, but you must also learn to mature, to grow, and to keep moving forward."

"I know, don’t worry. I feel I’ve improved a lot compared to before. I will adjust my attitude soon."

"As for tonight, have a good rest. I reckon you haven’t rested well these past days. Go back and explain things properly to your grandfather, then express your determination. That way, it’ll put his mind at ease about handing the company over to you, right?"

"Exactly, that’s the plan. Don’t worry, I know what to do."

"Alright then, I still have some things to take care of on my side, so I’ll head off first. Remember, no more chatting here, work is over, got it?"

"Heh, Big Brother Ye Chen, you’ve already said so much, and besides, everyone has returned safely. What’s there not to trust? Don’t worry, I’ll tidy up the office, then head back immediately. It’s just in time to buy some supper for grandfather so we can eat together tonight."

After hearing Guo Hongyu say this, Ye Chen finally nodded in reassurance, and then stood up to leave the place.

He went straight down to the first floor of the company, as it was not very far from the marketplace if he took a cab from the entrance, so he went directly there, assuming he still had plenty of time.